Pokemon

Both of my boys, ages 6 and 8, are heavily into Pokemon. They take their binders, stuffed full of cards, everywhere. How cute! While checking in at the airport last week, I glanced around to see 10 kids (including mine) sitting cross-legged on the floor trading cards.

I realized, now, I’d much rather see them incinerating ants with a magnifying glass, or digging up worms and sow bugs. With the strict guidance from their parents not to trade first editions or foil cards, they’re looking more like junk-bond traders than children.

It seems like another assault on innocence, fueled by adults, thinking of retirement or college funds.

By the way, wanna buy my Furby or Beanie Babies?

ROB ROSS

Burbank